Brazil Faces Major Disruptions as TAM Airlines Hits São Paulo, Rio
LATAM Brasil’s operations in early September 2025 produced 30+ cancellations and many delays on São Paulo–Rio routes, with…
British Airways Tightens Ban: Cabin Crews May Not Drink in Public
From mid‑2025 British Airways bans all public drinks in uniform except discreet water, citing brand image. Crew and…
US Lifts Belavia Sanctions, Opening New Flight Routes
The U.S. lifted sanctions on Belavia on September 11, 2025, after Belarus released 52 political prisoners. The airline…
Southwest 737-700 Engine Failure Forces LAX Landing After BUR-PHX
A Southwest 737-700 had an engine failure after departing Burbank on September 11, 2025; it diverted to LAX…
New York-Bound Flight Diverted to Canada Sparks Quarantine Fears Among Passengers
An Asiana Airlines flight diverted to Winnipeg on September 10, 2025 after a passenger showed possible contagious symptoms.…
Wizz Air UK to suspend all Vienna flights, effective Oct 26, 2025
Wizz Air UK will shut its Vienna base in two stages: initial route cuts and two aircraft removed…
Ryanair’s Israel Return in Doubt as Airport Disputes Persist
Ryanair extended its Israel suspension through October 2025, citing Terminal 1 access, a $17 per-passenger cost gap, and…
Latrobe Optimistic as Spirit Keeps Service Amid Bankruptcy Turnaround
Spirit filed Chapter 11 on August 29, 2025, but will keep Latrobe flights operating; 11 cities lose service…
Allegiant Adds Nonstop Chattanooga–FLL Flights After Spirit Exit
Allegiant resumes Chattanooga–Fort Lauderdale nonstop service February 12, 2026, at $49 one-way after Spirit exits October 4, 2025;…
JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale with Daily Liberia, Costa Rica Flights
JetBlue launches daily nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Liberia service December 4, 2025, on Airbus A320. Year‑round flights improve access to…
American Airlines Announces Direct Miami to South Bimini Flights
Starting February 14, 2026, American Airlines will operate three weekly nonstop Miami–South Bimini flights (Embraer 175), roughly 50…
Southwest Expands in California with Wine Country Flights from STS
Southwest will begin nonstop flights from Sonoma County Airport on April 7, 2026, offering daily service to San…
Diana Rakow Named Hawaiian Airlines CEO, First Female Leader
Diana Birkett Rakow becomes Hawaiian Airlines CEO on October 29, 2025, as the carriers near FAA SOC approval.…
Green Card Panic at U.S. Travel: Airlines Scrutiny Despite Exemptions
Executive Order 14161 (effective June 9, 2025) restricts entry for nationals of 19 countries but exempts green card…